What may happen to welfare if working hours rise and leisure falls?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Quality of life may fall
Welfare depends not only on income and production but also on leisure, health, rest, and quality of life. If working hours rise while leisure falls, additional earnings may be offset by fatigue, stress, reduced family time, and poorer health. Therefore option C is correct. The word “may” is important because the final effect depends on working conditions, income gains, and individual preferences.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Quality of life may fall
Why is this the correct answer?
Welfare depends not only on income and production but also on leisure, health, rest, and quality of life. If working hours rise while leisure falls, additional earnings may be offset by fatigue, stress, reduced family time, and poorer health. Therefore option C is correct. The word “may” is important because the final effect depends on working conditions, income gains, and individual preferences.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Economics question. Chapter: National Income and Related Aggregates. Topic: GDP and Welfare.
